Contraception for my teenage daughter

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My daughter is 17 and has had a boyfriend for over a year. They are sexually active and have been using condoms, she has asked to go on the pill, to which I’ve agreed.

The difficulty is, she’s at boarding school and thus needs to get all her meds from the school doctor. She’s need advised to take the standard pill, is this what you’ve done with your daughters or did you put her on something else.

It’s a long time since I took the pill and I’m at a loss as to which is the beat method for her. Advice gratefully received.

When I was at boarding school I made an appointment with the local sexual health centre for after school. I informed my house parent what I was doing and then went to the appointment. I was 17. I'm not sure it's even worth you getting involved.
I wouldn't advise her to go through the school doctor.

It is good in my view that you can actually have a conversation about this with your daughter.

Whilst it is your daughter who can get pregnant, her boyfriend must recognise his responsibility, and I hope she is not being pressurised by him into not using condoms.

The GP and health centre nurses at her boarding school will be used to dealing with sexually active teenagers. They are best placed to discuss contraceptive methods with her and enable her to make an informed choice.

Some posters are so precious m.

What a wonderful relationship you have to be to have these conversations op.

I’d recommend the injection, she’ll be covered for three months I think. It’s a long time since I was on it.

She needs to speak to her doctor in private about her choices. You can really 'agree' to her having contraception. If she was 13,14 or 15 she could still get contraception without her parents knowing.

@mummytonicekidz

She needs to speak to her doctor in private about her choices. You can really 'agree' to her having contraception. If she was 13,14 or 15 she could still get contraception without her parents knowing.

Can't really

My daughter went on the pill at 15. She kept forgetting to take it. She's 17 now, had the implant fitted a couple of months ago and its been the best thing ever.
Doesn't agree with everyone, but she's been fine. And no worries about the patter of tiny feet for 3 years....

For what it’s worth, I KNOW she uses condoms.

I’m not sure why a 17 year old is asking their mum whether they can go on contraception. I went to the doctors on my own as a 15 year old and was prescribed the pill with no issues.

Her daughter is 17.. she still has to give consent as she is under 18..
Op is simply asking what would be best why do you all have to jump on and judge..
She's helping her daughter..

sorry op. I am in the same situation so need the same advice. That's why I'm here.

I’m a massive fan of the Mirena coil. Would recommend she read up on it.

Once it’s inserted, her contraception will be sorted for the next five years. Afterwards, users won’t have any periods or associated pain. (Mine were agony and very heavy- they’ve stopped completely.)

And because the hormones are localised the dose is fraction of that in the pill or mini pill.

It really is amazing! But if for whatever reason she doesn’t get on with it, she can have it removed and the effect reversed.

Yeah, it’s better she gets pregnant. WHAT? You’re a big help. Go back to sleep

As soon as your daughter bc sexually active you put them on the pill unless you want grandchildren at an early age. It also regulates their period. Prevents acne and all other other good family stuff.

Oh, and if she has a problem, they’re so many different strength pills and you should be able to find one that works for her.